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BOXERCRAFT DETAILS GREEN CAMPAIGN Boxercraft, Atlanta, announced that its efforts to go “green,” which started with the release of a green campaign in 2008, are still going strong. The company pledged to become environmentally friendly by reducing, reusing and recycling. With its commitment, 96 trees and 2,280 gallons of oil will be saved each year with this initiative alone, according to the company. Details of the green campaign include: Each staff member receives free ceramic mugs and water bottles to reduce the use of paper and plastic cups; plastic, aluminum and cardboard recycling bins have been placed throughout the company’s headquarters to promote recycling; and all employees have received a container for recycling paper that is collected monthly as a partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Waste Wise program. To continuously educate employees of effective ways to be more green, its green committee has created a green section on Boxercraft’s information board, where articles, tips, facts and other information on all environmentally friendly matters can be posted. 6 << swen recently • FALL 2009 news According to the U.S. Green Building Council, green businesses are estimated to be a $60 billion-a-year economic driver. Vapor Apparel Expands Green Commitment Vapor Apparel’s new headquarters, located in a 22,000-square-foot LEED certified facility in N. Charleston, maximizes natural light and uses green building materials, among other eco-friendly benefits. Vapor Apparel, N. Charleston, S.C., is marking its fifth anniversary by consolidating all of its North American operations into a 22,000-squarefoot LEED certified facility, which is located on N. Charleston’s historic Navy Yard. The refurbished facility maximizes natural light, uses green building materials, and reduces water usage and urban run-off by relying on intelligent design and forward-thinking systems, according to the company. The building, known as 10 Storehouse Row, was built in the late-1930s as part of the WPA projects under the Roosevelt administration. The green facility is one of many ways in which Vapor Apparel is becoming more eco-conscious. “We save 67,000 gallons of water a year in the washroom alone,” says Christopher Bernat, co-founder. “We also thought about our team’s commutes, access to commercial recycling and proximity to interstates and the airport, which are all within five minutes of the office. We will immediately eliminate about 400 hours a year in inter-office driving.” Adds Blake Bukowsky, Vapor’s director of operations: “We recycled the timber and some structures left behind [in the facility] to build interior walls and production space. It feels good and makes sense.” The company plans additional commitments to reducing its impact on the environment in the next several quarters. For more information, visit vaporapparel.com. — J.L. a DIGITAL Supplement of Impressions http://www.vaporapparel.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Impressions - EcoImpressions - Fall 2009

Impressions - EcoImpressions - Fall 2009
Contents
Eco Editorial
Eco News
What Does it Mean to Be Green?
Phthalates in Textile Inks Present Complex Concerns
Eco Products
Ad Index

Impressions - EcoImpressions - Fall 2009